system restore incomplete

First thing you need (& everyone needs) is a program that fixes errors in your registry (i.e system mechanic, registry mechanic, etc).. LOTS of problems happen when the registry gets bogged down with garbage. Running scan disk was a good idea, but another thing I'd do is go to a DOS prompt C:\ & Type C:\"chkdsk /f" (without the quot) [ENTER].. Then you'll get a paragraph saying basicaly it can't run chkdsk right now, but it weill run on the next reboot.. IS that okay with you? Type "Y".. Exit out.. & Reboot..> Thats where I'd start..

whoiz,

The behavior of your system restore is due to a corrupted restore database. The only fix is to disable system restore (Start|Control Panel|System|System Restore tab) and reboot. This will purge the system of all the corrupted restore points. Return to the System Restore tab and enable it again and you should start to save valid restore points again.

I disagree with the statement that everyone needs a program that fixes the registry, and since XP does not have Scandisk I assume you meant you ran chkdsk.

Hi,

The majority of the time this is caused by a corrupt restore point. Turning System Restore off then on again will purges all existing restore points, and creates one new one.

Try running System Restore from Safe Mode.
Restart your computer, and then press F8 during the initial startup to start your computer in Safe Mode.

Log on to your computer with an administrator account or with an account that has administrator credentials.
In Safe Mode type or paste the following command in the Start - Run box then press Enter.

%systemroot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe

There are also other possibilities that can cause this to happen. The following pages have some troubleshooting steps to take.

Troubleshooting steps to take when System Restore fails to restore:
http://bertk.mvps.org/html/srfail.html

How to Disable and Enable System Restore
http://bertk.mvps.org/html/disablesr.html

Here are some tips on keeping System Restore Healthy and hopefully
keep the restore points from becoming corrupted in the future.
http://bertk.mvps.org/html/healthy.htm

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@Denny Denham wrote:
whoiz,
I disagree with the statement that everyone needs a program that fixes the registry....

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I'll second that.  Except in rare instances, "registry fixers" have a way of doing much more long term damage than good, particularly when novice users start assuming that they'll repair any and every sort of (often preventable) operator error inflicted on a system.

whoiz,

Is defrag hanging up at "Compress old files" with three or four green dots in the progress bar graph? If so go here.

No I never seen any green dots. I am not sure at what stage it hangs up at.

Since Denny made the motion, and Flooby seconded it, I move that "registry fixers" only be used in those instances when it is appropriate; i.e., to fix a specific registry problem on an otherwise healthy system.  Since anti-anythings (anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-adware, etc.) are technically registry fixers, I fear that many novices think any "registry fixer" is OK also.  These are the users that hackers prey upon with their pop-ups that say, "Your registry is corrupt!  Click here to fix it."

Quality registry cleaners (Abexo, Norton, McAfee) ALWAYS recommend backing up the registry and important data BEFORE attempting a registry repair.  Likewise, quality programs allow you to restore their registry backups from the Recovery Console if the "fix" really "fixed" your registry.

My two cents worth on the subject.

Tony

No registry fixes for me. Im much too much of a novice for that. I no my limitations.